Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

beach-icon Beach.

Wellington Harbour - Hinds point, Pencarrow Coast

6 September 2024

Sustainable Coastlines

Ben Knight

Overview

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1

0.2

0.4

100m x 20m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

18

Products

37

575

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 27 497
Resin pellets A N/A
Lollipop sticks 1 1
Straws 1 1
Gardening & farming related 1 10
Bottles <= 2 L 3 458
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 5 2
Plastic utensils 1 3
Fishing line 1 5
Bottle caps & lids 3 7
Food containers 2 2
Food wrappers 5 2
Other Plastic 2 4
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 1 1
Safety & construction related 1 1
Foamed Plastic 8 75
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Foamed Plastic) 2 73
Other Foamed Plastic 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 5 1
Rubber 1 3
Toys, Sports & Recreation (Rubber) 1 3
Other 1 0
Sanitary items 1 N/A

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